Headaches & Nerve Pain
Tension-Type Headache
A band-like, pressing headache, usually on both sides.
Also called: Tension headache.
Tension-type headache is often described as a tight band or pressure around the head, on both sides, without the nausea and light sensitivity typical of migraine.
It ranges from occasional and mild to frequent and more disruptive, and what triggers it varies from person to person, which is why the pattern over time is worth tracking.
Why this matters
It frequently tracks with workload, sleep quality, and sustained posture, which are all things that can be observed and discussed, even though they are not something chiropractic care directly manages.
Because it can become frequent, some people adjust their daily routines around it without realizing how much it is influencing their choices.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
The body's stress-response physiology is commonly involved in this pattern, alongside muscle tension in the neck and scalp, and this is something a NeuroInfiniti evaluation can help measure.
Neck muscle and joint findings are assessed as one part of the picture, since neck tension often accompanies this type of headache even when it is not the sole cause.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Some symptoms need medical evaluation first. If anything in your history or examination suggests that, we will say so and help point you in the right direction.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Headaches — Headaches have many drivers. Understanding which ones apply to you is the point of the evaluation.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Hand numbness and tingling associated with the median nerve at the wrist.
- Cervical Radiculopathy — Arm symptoms that follow a nerve root pattern from the neck.
- Cervicogenic Headache — Headache arising from structures in the neck.
Think Foothills Chiropractic might be right for you?
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